In Our Parlor

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In Our Parlor is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Justin Wootten and was released on November 5, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

STORY - In Our Parlor tells the story of a game developer who falls asleep at home and dreams about the game world they're creating. To end the nightmare and wake up, they must make their way through their own creation and reach the parlor. THE EXPERIENCE - Atmospheric horror and realistic set pieces make this horror walking simulator an immersive and terrifying experience. The surreal setting…

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and sound design, creating a beautifully atmospheric experience.
It's a short but engaging walking simulator that effectively builds tension and unease without relying on traditional horror elements.
For a free game, it offers a surprisingly immersive experience that many players found enjoyable and worth recommending.

The game suffers from technical issues, including freezing and lagging controls, which can detract from the experience.
There is a lack of coherent narrative and gameplay mechanics, leaving some players feeling confused and unsatisfied.
The game cannot be saved, which may be inconvenient for players who get interrupted frequently.

atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics and a carefully curated soundtrack that includes vintage music. Reviewers note the effective use of minimal jump scares to build tension and dread, creating a compelling horror experience despite some criticisms regarding exploration and interactivity. Overall, the game's atmospheric design is considered a strong point, showcasing the developer's ability to craft a captivating environment.
- “Very atmospheric and fun, and I love how they set the mood with the old Edward G. Robinson movie playing on the TV at the beginning.”
- “It showcases that the dev knows how to build an environment and atmosphere for a horror experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics used to create a truly creepy atmosphere... no horror or gore but lots of dread.”
- “Beautiful graphics used to create a truly creepy atmosphere...no horror or gore but lots of dread.”
- “For a first game, it's rather positive despite the lack of menus, interactions, and atmosphere during the exploration of the locations.”
- “Pretty, nonsensical, decent atmosphere.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the dreamlike and unsettling elements of the narrative. Reviewers appreciate the excellent selection of vintage tracks and custom sound design, which contribute to an immersive and engaging experience. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the game's environment beautifully.
- “The music was on point and accentuated both the dreamlike nature of the narrative as well as its disturbing and unnerving characteristics.”
- “In this debut title from Wickwire Game Studio, creator Justin Wootten has lovingly crafted a well-detailed and staged environment with an excellent selection of vintage music and a custom atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “Excellent choice of music and sound design; would recommend.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beauty and ability to create a creepy atmosphere, though they can be demanding on lower-end PCs, leading to performance issues. Some users noted a lack of options to adjust the graphics settings, which could help alleviate these problems. Overall, while the visuals contribute significantly to the game's mood, their impact may feel diminished if the gameplay does not match their quality.
- “The graphics were lovely and disconcerting, even if they did make my potato of a PC blow some smoke out of its ears and lose some frames from time to time.”
- “Beautiful graphics used to create a truly creepy atmosphere... no horror or gore but lots of dread.”
- “While the graphics and sound are great, it's pointless.”
- “There were no options to tone down the graphics in case that was the problem.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a walking simulator that effectively utilizes the "things change when you look away" mechanic, providing a seamless and engaging experience during transitions. Overall, players find it to be a decent and immersive gameplay experience.
- “Walking sim that does the 'things change when you look away' mechanic; it was actually pretty decent and seamless in all those transitions.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as a brief yet engaging experience, with a simple narrative that leaves players wanting more backstory. While it effectively delivers scares throughout, the overall plot feels nebulous and could benefit from deeper development.
- “But it's a decent little 20-minute walking simulator with a nebulous story.”
- “I wish there was more to it and more backstory because it had me invested and wanting more.”
- “Telling a simple story across several scenes, this haunted walk features an excellent ratio of scares per minute (spm) with a satisfyingly dramatic climax.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes preventing them from completing their gameplay experience.
- “I couldn't finish the game because it keeps freezing.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stability issues throughout my playthrough.”